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The great blanket of moss / written by Celestine Aleck ; illustrated by Joel Good.
In this Coast Salish story, to make up for her children's rudeness to Snow, Mother Tree gives up her life as a tree and trandforms into a great blanket of moss. The moss blanket protects the younger trees from Snow's anger. Respect for the wisdom of the elders is a theme woven throughout this delightful story that will appeal to readers of all ages.--summary from back cover
Record details
- ISBN: 9781771741248
- Physical Description: 16 pages : color illustrations ; 23cm.
- Publisher: Nanaimo, BC : Strong Nations Publishing Inc., 2020.
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- The traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nation includes the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada, and Washington State.CatMonthString:january.19Strong Stories
- Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
- Grade level: 1, 2, k, p.
- Biographical or Historical Data:
- Celestine Aleck, Sahiltiniye descends from Snuneymuxw First Nation.CRE Joel Good is a wood carver from the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decoda Literacy Library | 398.209711 A44gr 2016 (Text) | 35410000060996 | General Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |